Abstract
Aim: To evaluate the agreement between a mAb-based stool test (HP StAR) and the urea breath test (UBT) in monitoring (H pylori) infection after eradication therapy. Methods: Patients with discordant results on UBT and Hp StAR underwent endoscopy with biopsies for rapid urease test, culture, and histology to confirm H pylori status. Results: Among 250 patients (50±14 years), 240 (96.0%) had concordant UBT and Hp StAR tests with a significant correlation between DOB and A values (R = 0.87; P
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 5878-5881 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | World Journal of Gastroenterology |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 37 |
Publication status | Published - Oct 7 2005 |
Keywords
- Diagnosis
- Helicobacter pylori
- Stool antigen test
- Urea breath test
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Gastroenterology